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RAJSHAHI, Oct 9, 2025 (BSS) – World Postal Day was observed here today amidst colourful events with the call for attaining confidence of the public in the existing postal system. 

In the morning, a colourful rally was brought out from the premises of General Post Office (GPO) and it ended at the same venue after parading some of the city streets. 

World Postal Day 2025 celebrates the power of postal services that continue to connect lives and communities across the globe. With this year's theme, “Post for People: Local Service. Global Reach,” the focus is on the human spirit that drives this essential network.

Highlighting the significance of the main theme, a discussion meeting was held at the GPO premises.

Postmaster General Kazi Asadul Islam addressed the meeting as the chief guest with Additional Postmaster General Dr Muhammad Ziaur Rahman in the chair.
 
Postal Life Insurance Regional Manager Khondoker Mahbub Hossain, Senior Post Master Mahfuzur Rahman and Deputy Postmaster General Raquib Biswah also spoke. 

To mark the day, an essay and drawing competition was held at Postal Academy and prizes were handed over to the winners.